After dinner, Anna walked into the kitchen with a big bag of Bird Beak Mushrooms.
These white mushrooms were collected by Maggie from the Misty Forest. Different from ordinary mushrooms, Bird Beak Mushrooms usually grew on the top of huge trees and lived by absorbing the nutrients of the trees. They were also the favorite food of some birds. Although their taste was extremely delicious, and the thick umbrella handle was as delicate as tender meat, because they grew in high places, it was difficult to detect them from below. There were not many people who were willing to climb up the trees to pick them.
On her birthday, her mother would more or less pick some and make two mushroom dishes to celebrate her birthday. Compared to the moldy coarse bread and tasteless oatmeal, the unique taste was unforgettable. Although she no longer had to worry about not having enough to eat, and the food she ate every day was much more abundant, she still wanted to personally make these two delicious dishes that could only be tasted in Border Town and share them with His Highness Roland, who was busy every day until late at night.
The stove in the kitchen had already been extinguished, but this was not a problem for Anna. She threw the firewood into the stove and summoned the Blackfire. Soon, the flames in the stove burned vigorously.
At this moment, Nightingale suddenly jumped out from the wall. "Hey, what are you doing?"
"I want to make some food for His Highness. He has been sleeping very late recently. What about you? "
"Ahaha." She touched the back of her head. "I just wanted to find some snacks to eat... I'm a little hungry." After a pause, she curiously stuck her head out. "What are you going to make?"
"Well... honey roasted mushrooms and mushroom soup." Anna opened the bag and revealed the Bird Beak Mushrooms. "They are all unique to Border Town. Do you want to try them?"
Nightingale nodded and quickly said, "Can you teach me how to make them... I also want to learn how to make them."
"Sure," Anna laughed. "It's quite easy."
After cutting the mushrooms, she grabbed a large handful and gave it to Nightingale. "First, spread a layer of butter evenly on both sides of the mushrooms, then carefully roast them over the fire until they are golden brown.Be careful not to roast it for too long, or it will be burnt black. "
"Mm." Nightingale took the Bird Beak Mushrooms and imitated Anna by smearing oil on both sides of the mushrooms. "Has Your Highness been working late recently?"
"Yes, in order to settle the refugees and draw some blueprints for new machinery, he almost sleeps after midnight every day. There were a few times when I passed by the office, and I could see light shining through the crack of the door. "Anna nodded." You've been gone for almost half a month. You miss His Highness, don't you? "
Nightingale's hand trembled slightly, and the mushroom fell into the butter. "Uh … it's actually not that bad …"
"It's not just you. Lightning, Lily, Echo, and Vendy all miss His Highness very much. They said that there isn't even a place for them to bathe. They've wanted to come back for a long time." Anna suddenly felt that the other party's expression was a little strange. "Hey, what's wrong?"
"No." She shook her head, picked up the mushroom, and smiled a little embarrassedly. "So it's like that. Indeed … I miss him."
"Right." Anna directly pinched the oiled mushroom with her hand and put it into the fire. "If I leave His Highness for half a month, no, maybe only for a few days, I can't wait to see him again."
Meeting with Roland Wimbledon in the dungeon was the most incredible moment of her life. Even today, when she thought about it, her heart was filled with warmth and gratitude. If it wasn't for His Highness, even if she could continue to live, she would only live in ignorance and confusion, just like those numb townspeople.
It was His Highness who taught her the beauty of this world. Whether it was the sauce-covered pepper steak or the "Theoretical Basis of Natural Science", his appearance filled a new aspect of her life. It finally made her feel that she was no longer the same as others, but a unique witch.
The other sisters must have felt the same. They believed that as long as they got along with His Highness for a long time, it was impossible not to fall into his unique charm. Regarding this, Anna firmly believed.
"Ah, did I roast this for too long?" Nightingale lifted the iron fork. The side of the mushroom had already turned brown.
"A little …" She couldn't help but laugh. "The Bird Beak Mushroom is very delicate, so the roasting time must not be too much, not too little. You'll be able to master it after a few more tries. I'll prepare the ingredients for the stew first. "
Nightingale dipped the slightly burnt mushroom in honey and salt, then threw it into her mouth. "Well, it's quite delicious." Looking at the girl who skillfully mixed the various leaves and ingredients together, she asked curiously, "Did you often do this before?"
"Yes, pickling food, grinding wheat flour, doing part-time work for the nobles, helping the neighbors' sheep bathe and shave," Anna said. "Besides going to Teacher Carr's school, I spent most of my time doing these things." She paused. "But after my mother passed away, my father never allowed me to go to the school again. He didn't even allow me to leave the house."
"I'm sorry …"
"It's okay, it's all in the past." Anna's eyes were bright, like a blue lake under the moonlight. "Compared to most of the witches, I'm already considered a very lucky one, isn't it?"
The mushroom slices that had been smeared with oil curled up slightly under the flame, emitting a slight crackling sound. After sprinkling some salt and roasting it twice, they could already smell the fresh fragrance. The milky smell of the heated butter mixed with the unique smell of the Bird Beak Mushroom, making one's mouth water. Finally, they spun the mushroom in the honey jar, completing the roasted mushroom.Whether it was the Bird Beak Mushroom itself or the honey, both could be collected from the Misty Forest. For the locals, if they happened to saw down a tree with both a beehive and a Bird Beak Mushroom on top, it could be considered an extremely lucky day.
When the stew pot emitted white steam, the two of them had also finished roasting and seasoning their respective mushrooms.
"It's done, at least it looks good." Nightingale stuffed another piece into her mouth. "It turns out that I'm also quite talented in cooking … Pfft, this piece seems a little salty."
"The time is just right." Anna looked out the window at the night sky. "Let's deliver it to His Highness."
"Please help me deliver it to him." She clasped her hands together. "Please."
"Aren't you coming with me?"
"No," she smiled. "Because I don't know what kind of expression to show when I see him."